The best cafés to work from in San Francisco, according to Reddit
The 7 cafés to work from in San Francisco that people on Reddit named as places they worked from, led by Progressive Grounds, Cafe International and Verve Coffee Roasters. The 3 after them are our own picks, by work score, to make 10.
Ranked by how many Reddit threads name the place as somewhere to work, then by work score. Quoted as written, linked to the thread. One branch per chain.
Progressive Grounds on Cortland, the back room and patio are quiet.
r/sanfranciscoSeptember 2023 For slower workdays, Cafe International is great, too! TBH, the WiFi can be spotty, but the unexpected live music and events used to make my day pre-covid. During the day, it’s quiet there, but usually in the afternoon/night, something is going on.
r/sanfranciscoJune 2021mixed If you don’t mind a little walk, Verve Coffee Roasters on market has a clean contemporary vibe with good WiFi. Lots of people used to work there.
r/sanfranciscoJune 2021 Saluhall on Market St has so many seating options & free WiFi.
r/sanfranciscoJune 2024 I went to Piccino on Letterman Dr. in the Presidio the other day and there were several people working at the bar, and another couple on the outside heated patio. That might not become your go-to spot, but it could be nice place to have an elevated work session.
r/AskSFMarch 2026 Indie outfit serving worldly coffees in a modern setting with an espresso bar & an on-site roaster.
Sightglass Coffee in SoMa is a pretty good spot, although I don't think they have wifi. Lots of tables though, great coffee and even good food.
r/sanfranciscoSeptember 2023mixed Strongly recommend the social study near Japantown, but they have a no laptops after 7 rule.
r/AskSFJanuary 2025mixed
Our picks
Reddit named 7. These are the next best by work score, one branch per chain.
Capital One Cafe offers 3 floors of coworking spaces. ... This is a popular place that fills up asap, especially during conferences.
Eddie's ListApril 2026 Flywheel Coffee Roasters is the ideal place to spread out with your multiple notebooks, laptop, water bottle
The InfatuationSeptember 2026 No matter the time of day, there's always a chair, couch, or even a long table that you can use for a group meeting over a cup of coffee.
The InfatuationSeptember 2026
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